Sailing Equations and Calculators

Hull Speed = 1.34�X (LWL)^1/2

^{Non-sailors often do not know that the maximum speed of a boat is limited by its LWL (length at waterline).}

^{Very interesting, practical math. Wind load, capsize formula, true and apparent wind - all the cool sailing calculations, here.}

Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 05:20 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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um, yeah.

unless and until the boat hydroplanes.

#1 roger de hauteville on 2006-06-30 16:37 (Reply)

yeah, well, right. except for planing boats.

#1.1 bird dog on 2006-06-30 16:48 (Reply)

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